S'engagea (en. Engaged)

[sɑ̃.ɡa.ʒa]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
English text: To dedicate oneself to a cause or activity, by making a promise or commitment.
English text: He committed to defending animal rights.
Il s'engagea à défendre les droits des animaux.
English text: To participate actively in a struggle or project.
English text: She engaged in volunteering to help the homeless.
Elle s'engagea dans le bénévolat pour aider les sans-abri.
English text: To take a risk or responsibility.
English text: He financially committed to the new project.
Il s'engagea financièrement dans le nouveau projet.

Etymology

English text: Derived from the verb 's'engager', with the prefix 's' and the verb 'engager'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

English text: to engage politically
English text: Taking a stand on political issues.
s'engager politiquement
English text: to commit to a cause
English text: Developing an active interest in a social or environmental issue.
s'engager pour une cause
English text: to engage in writing
English text: Signing a document to formalize a commitment.
s'engager par écrit

Related Words

English text: commitment
English text: The act of committing, a promise to dedicate oneself to something.
engagement
English text: engaged
English text: One who is actively involved in a cause or action.
engagé
English text: disengagement
English text: The act of withdrawing from a commitment made.
désengagement

Slang Meanings

English text: Taking a risk for something significant.
English text: He committed to a crazy project, but it could pay off.
Il s'est engagé dans un projet fou, mais qui pourrait payer.
English text: To involve oneself fully, without reservation.
English text: She really committed to this relationship.
Elle s'est vraiment engagée dans cette relation.